Tag: download
08.29.2008 Download: "Escape City Scrapers" By Mono In VCF
This is some highly enjoyable dark pop from Tacoma (Fun fact: before this band existed, that sentence had probably never been typed before.) The song borders on sultry lounge music once the vocals start in, and then with the addition of strings, it became my favorite dark-orchestral-lounge-pop song EVER.
RIYL: The Cure, I Love You But I’ve Chosen Darkness
08.28.2008 Download: "Cause Those People Get Free Airline Tickets" By Velella Velella
Holy Moses this song is so awesome! I wasn’t sure what sound to expect, but I got this amazing experimental electronic jam. This band is obviously going to put on a mind-blowing live show.
RIYL: Black Moth Super Rainbow, Datarock, Justice
08.27.2008 Download: "Come Down" By The Valley
This throwback grunge song reminds me of the times when people could wear flannel without a second thought, which would come in handy in this uncharacteristically cold summer. It’s a big fuzzed-out rocker that will definitely get your feet moving and your head banging.
RIYL: Nirvana, Alice In Chains
08.26.2008 Two New Final Fantasy MP3s For You!
The fine folks at Stereogum are bringing us not one, but two free songs by that string sequencing genius Final Fantasy.
08.26.2008 Download: "Good Morning" by Grynch
This sounds like something that would play during a montage where someone works really hard and gets good at something, probably boxing (or math). When you combine the sincere vocals with the skilled delivery, you have one good rap song on your hands.
RIYL: Kanye West, TI
08.25.2008 Download: "Dancers at the End of Time" by Howlin Rain
Classic rock, or as a co-worker of mine put it, “rawk.” Seriously, somebody go find these guys and get their time machine. Science needs that thing when Howlin Rain is done with it, to go back in time and find more awesome bands like Howlin Rain, incidentally.
RIYL: Jimi Hendrix, Cream
08.22.2008 Download: "Big Electric Light" By The Tripwires
This song is a nice balance of sweet airy vocal harmonies of ‘60s pop with bouncy guitar work of modern indie rock. Now all I have to do is figure out what the “Big Electric Light” is supposed to be.
RIYL: Beulah, The Beach Boys
08.21.2008 Download: "Back For More" by Hadley Caliman
I can’t listen to this without thinking of those uber-hip spy movies from the ‘60s. This jazzy number is perfect to listen to while you play blackjack in a foreign country. Or if you want to hear a fantastic saxophone solo. Either way, I like it.
RIYL: BlueNote Jazz
08.20.2008 Download: "Hold On, Hold On" By Neko Case
What more could I possibly say about Neko Case, beyond the fact that she’s simply amazing? Her distinctive country-noir sound is as strong as ever on this swaying track, punctuated by a guitar solo that’s simultaneously twangy and ethereal. This is definitely an excellent track for a summer taking a turn down towards the overcast.
RIYL: The New Pornographers, Bright Eyes
08.20.2008 Download: "It's About Time" by Barcelona
The song seamlessly blends spaced-out guitar with bouncy piano. Once you get to the handclaps in the chorus, you’re deep in pop territory and will be happy to be there.
RIYL: Coldplay, Copeland
08.19.2008 My Old Kentucky Blog profiles The Whigs
Dr. Robert of My Old Kentucky Blog takes a closer look at Athens, Georgia band The Whigs with photos. mp3s and more.
08.19.2008 New from Chester French: "My Party"
I Am Fuel, You Are Friends’ Monday Music Roundup this week features a new song from the blog-approved Chester French.
08.19.2008 Download: "I Ate Your Soul (ft. P Smoov)" by Grieves
It’s got a synth-heavy beat. It’s got a falsetto hook. It’s called “I Ate Your Soul.” And it features someone named P Smoov. Based on those facts, this is my favorite song ever. Then the rapping came in and it got even better. The delivery is very comfortable, almost like spoken-word, and entirely awesome.
RIYL: Brother Ali, Yacht
08.18.2008 Download: "I Don't Want To Turn You On" by The Hands
This song is gonna get ya dancing. It’s a garage-inspired punk rock song, with the signature crunchy guitars, the catchy-as-hell riffs, and even a horn section for good measure. I declare this song an official “Good Time Summer Jam.”
RIYL: The Hives, The Mooney Suzuki
08.15.2008 Download: "Big Rock Show" by Sweet Water
This is a big, mid-tempo sing-along, of that breed of late-‘90s power-pop that you hardly hear anymore. I firmly believe that the audience for this band will be instructed to “jump,” and they will happily comply. Get ready.
RIYL: Everclear, Weezer
08.14.2008 Download: "Across The River" by Shane Tutmarc & The Traveling Mercies
I feel like a campfire would be very conducive to me listening to this song. It toes the line between an intimately picked and strummed folk song and a full-scale hoedown with steady shuffling drums.
RIYL: Jenny Lewis, Rocky Votolato
08.13.2008 Download: "Jaundice Giraffe" by Feral Children
About a minute into the song, the singer’s scream came out of nowhere and nearly knocked me out of my chair. It’s a haunting meditation of keys and drums, with occasional guitar flourishes to produce a pretty atmospheric track of great experimental rock.
RIYL: Cursive, Discodrive
08.12.2008 Download: "Incredible" by Choklate
Choklate’s amazing voice has more than earned her to right to have the chorus “I am incredible” in this song. I couldn’t have put it any better. And I was not asked to, anyway.
RIYL: Blue Scholars, Estelle
08.11.2008 Download: "Ghosts In Our Clothes" By Black Eyes And Neckties
As soon as the haunted house keyboards give way to the dueling guitars, I know I’m ready for something awesome. then they up the ante with screamed, horror-themed vocals. I can’t wait to see these Bellingham locals rock some socks off.
RIYL: Schoolyard Heroes, The Russians, Murder City Devils
08.07.2008 Thao does WOXY's Lounge Act
The Futurist recaps the recent Lounge Act performance by Thao with The Get Down Stay Down. Check out the video for “Beat (Health, Life and Fire)” below, then download the entire session.
WOXY presents Thao with The Get Down Stay Down from Soft City Lights on Vimeo.
08.05.2008 The Walkmen do Daytrotter in style
The Walkmen returned to the Daytrotter studios for their second session, this time to record four unreleased tracks, including the Neil Hagerty cover “Yellow Kid.”
Listen, download and read about the entire set at Daytrotter then check out the Walkmen at Bumbershoot.
08.04.2008 Download: "If You Believe (You Will be Strong)" By Nino Moschella
This is a smooth, funky song. Wait, sorry, I misspelled that. I meant smooooooth. The vocals are raw, the guitar is delicious, and the keys are a welcome addition.
RIYL: Joss Stone, Macy Gray
07.28.2008 Download: "See These Bones" by Nada Surf
Swelling, soft, bubbly indie pop. This is what I like to hear.
Delicate guitar swirls together with smooth violins to create a
catchy, intimate song.
RIYL: Death Cab for Cutie, Band of Horses
07.25.2008 Free Black Eyes And Neckties mp3!
KEXP has decided to be generous this week, both with a free mp3, and with its glowing praise for those spooky Bellinghamsters Black Eyes And Neckties.
07.21.2008 Download: "Om Baba" by Manooghi Hi
Whenever your album title ends in an exclamation like Manooghi Hi!, you know you’re in for some craziness. Surprise surprise, I was right, and I’m diggin’ it. Dancepunk drums and tambourines underscore the spacey Hindi vocals (that’s right, it’s in Hindi). Then the crunching guitars come in to drive home the point that this song is crazy (in the good way).
RIYL: The Octopus Project, Monotonix
07.14.2008 New/old M. Ward demos from Merge
I Am Fuel, You Are Friends shares “Undertaker,” one of the newly downloadable M. Ward demos featured on the Merge Records site.
07.12.2008 KEXP gives away free Feral Children EP!
Get to KEXP now to download the free EP by local heroes Feral Children!
07.02.2008 Minus The Bear do a Daytrotter Session
Check out the exclusive Daytrotter Session mp3s from Minus The Bear.
06.30.2008 Download: "Alma Song" by PWRFL Power
“You are not that attractive, but something makes me feel that you’re going to be my girl” starts off this beautifully played acoustic track by Seattleite PWRFL Power, the unconventional, quirky and extremely talented singer songwriter. This is the first song I’ve ever heard that I could call a romantic comedy, and I love it.
RIYL: Belle and Sebastian, Sondre Lerche
06.24.2008 Throw Me the Statue do Huey Lewis
Throw Me the Statue aren’t afraid to show their love for ’80s cheese icon Huey Lewis. They’ve covered “If Is This It” for an upcoming Huey Lewis (and don’t forget The News!) tribute album, Are You Still With Me?!,. You can download the track now, though, thanks to Stereogum
06.23.2008 Download: "Sophisticated Honkey" by Orgone
If I were forced to classify this song in one word, it would be this: Funkalicious. This is a funky-ass instrumental jam, complete with horns and a sweet bass line; what more could you possibly want?
RIYL: Earth Wind and Fire, James Brown
06.16.2008 Download: "Time Without You" by Dale Watson
With bass vocals, slide guitar and fiddles, this song is honky-tonk-tastic. Dale Watson plays classic country music that’s at the very top of its game. A true original, Dale’s even coined his own genre: Ameripolitan (as he defines it on Wikipedia: original music with ‘prominent’ roots influence.) Note: This song may precipitate the purchase of boots.
RIYL: Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Hank Williams
06.09.2008 Download: "The Great Salt Lake" by Band of Horses
Another soaring, dreamy, indie gem from Sub Pop luminaries Band of Horses. This song is off their 2006 release Everything All the Time, not to be confused with their most recent effort, Cease to Begin, which has been flying off store shelves since October. Oh, yeah, also this song is awesome.
RIYL: The Shins, Siberian, Nada Surf
06.04.2008 M. Ward, Jim James & Conor Oberst: Live in 2004
I Am Fuel You Are Friends posted a fantastic live recording from 2004 of “The Monsters of Folk Tour” featuring Jim James of My Morning Jacket, Conor Oberst (Bright Eyes) and M. Ward. The show features sets from all three acts plus a special collaborative performance on six tracks, including covers of Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson.
06.02.2008 Download: "White Dove" by John Vanderslice
After seeing John Vanderslice last year, I mistakenly thought of him as a soft balladeer. With the help of this song, and further listening to his catalog, I now have a completely different opinion. “White Dove” showcases a more bold, raw side of his songwriting that’s smart and catchy.
05.26.2008 Download: "Wild Mountain Nation" by Blitzen Trapper
This song makes me feel good, that’s all there is to it. It combines the blissful indie pop of a band like Of Montreal with the twangy southern rock of a band like Mountain. Obviously, go see this band at Bumbershoot. But only if you like fun.
RIYL: The bands I just mentioned…
05.13.2008 New track from Blitzen Trapper
Check out You Ain’t No Picasso to get “Crushing the Wheat,” a previously unreleased track from Blitzen Trapper, from the upcoming PDX Pop Now! 2008 compilation.
08.18.2007 Damnwells Demos and more
I Am Fuel, You Are Friends has new album news and a slew of demos from The Damnwells.
08.16.2007 Tokyo Police Club's new video
My Old Kentucky Blog has the new video from Tokyo Police Club, “Citizens of Tomorrow,” along with archived mp3s from the band’s recent performance on MOKB Sirius Blog Radio.
08.10.2007 Rodrigo y Gabriela on The Interface
AOL/Spinner’s The Interface recently recorded a session with Bumbershoot artists Rodrigo y Gabriela. Download it now!
05.10.2007 Method Man feautured on EW.com
Wu-Tang Clan member Method Man is currently featured on Entertainment Weekly’s Download This
04.30.2007 The Shins' new Live Session
The Shins have a brand new 5-song live session available on iTunes.
04.27.2007 Wu-Tang B-Sides
The Wu-Tang Corp has posted more than 200 Wu-related B-sides as mp3 downloads. Get ‘em while they’re hot.